With September sales up, retailers optimistic for holiday season
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported a large upswing in September sales over August.
The September Retail Index survey came in at 63.7, an increase from August’s 48.1.
In her own words: Mary Cambruzzi of Ann Arbor’s FOUND
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“We’re navigating through it.”
Those were the first words from Mary Cambruzzi after we hadn’t spoken in a few months – unprecedented months for retail in Michigan. FOUND was set to be the April Retailer magazine’s “In Her Own Words” feature.
MRA awards prize in Buy Nearby Weekend photo contest
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Sault Ste. Marie native wins $500 gift card on Buy Nearby Weekend
Terri Joe Linacre’s downtown trip to the Sault Ste. Marie over Buy Nearby Weekend won her a $500 gift card from the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) for buying nearby.